St. James Catholic School

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St. James is a Catholic elementary school located in the Mission District of San Francisco.
It is administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in association with their lay partners.
This school serves children of families of varied cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Empowered by Jesus and his teachings, we accept the responsibility to help develop the gifts and talents of students, parents, and staff alike.
We challenge our students to recognize the importance of their role as future world leaders in light of the Gospel mandate to serve one another in love.
As leaders of our faith community, the faculty strives to instill in our students a strong sense of Catholic/Christian values, moral responsibility, appropriate decision making skills and sense of self worth.
We hope to empower students to reach their full potential by our efforts to develop the whole child, thus enabling the students to continually grow as positive, contributing members of the Church and society.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
St. James Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. James Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is St. James Catholic School located?
St. James Catholic School is located in the Dolores Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Dolores Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,471 for elementary schools and $35,128 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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